AquaCraft VS1 User Manual

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INSTALLING THE ENGINE

Parts and tools you are going to need:
Engine
Four 6-32 x 1" Socket head bolts (VS1 Kit)
Four #6 washers (VS1 Kit)
Metal backing plate (VS1 Kit)
7/64" hex wrench

Place the motor against the transom. Set the metal backing
plate inside the motor box. Using the 6-32 bolts and washers,
bolt the motor to the transom. The metal backing plate is
tapped to the correct size so there is no need for lock nuts.
At this time there is no need to adjust the height of the motor;
we will get to that during the “Hull Tuning Tips” section (page
15) of this manual.

ASSEMBLING THE FUEL TANK MOUNT

1. Take a few moments to study the parts layout in the picture.
You will notice that one end of the base plate has holes in
it and the other end does not. The upright with the shorter
bottom legs glues to the end of the base plate without the
holes. The part fi t is tight; if needed, fi le or sand the slots a
bit larger for more clearance.

2. Using 12-minute epoxy, glue the center spine to the
base plate.

3. Epoxy the rear (short) upright into the slots in the back of
the base plate.